Agilent N2640A WireScope Pro

Fast Handheld LAN Cabling Certification and

Field-Applicable Alien Crosstalk Measurement
Technical Data, Software Release 3.0

WireScope Pro
An Expandable Platform
WireScope Pro supports copper cable
certification to TIA Categories 3 to 6A
and ISO Classes C to E, Class EA and F
limits. Sweeping a full 1 GHz in a few
seconds, it boosts Cat 6A and Class F
autotest measurement times to
industry leading speed, and provides a
future proof platform.
Unique Alien Crosstalk Testing
Methodology
In combination with Agilents newly
developed Alien Crosstalk Stimulators,
WireScope Pro secures critical
10 Gigabit Ethernet installations and
upgrades. The new SwiftAXT (Sweep
Interleaved Frequency-domain
Technique for Alien Crosstalk)
technology offers a breakthrough in
measurement time, cost of ownership,
degree of automation and ease of use,
making the method uniquely field
suitable and convenient.
Faster Measurement and Optimized
Workflow
Once connected, the DualRemote Pro
unit operates entirely remote
controlled. User interactions, including
restarting running tests, happen on the
near end only. The re-designed Fiber
SmartProbes eliminate the need to
swap fibers for dual-wavelength
testing and calibration, optimizing the
test throughput and accuracy.

Features and Benefits

Accelerated service deployment
with the industrys fastest,
automated LAN cabling and fiber
certification.
Unique cost-effective Alien
Crosstalk measurement technique
to test cables to full 10 GBASE-T
compliance.
NEW! Professional Network Test
option lets cabling installers and
solution integrators turn up and
troubleshoot networks with one
set of testers (see datasheet,
p/n 5989-7957EN for details).

Future-proof 1 GHz frequency

range exceeds Category 6A,
Class EA and F requirements.
Proper certification across PoE
Midspan devices and AC coupled
structured cabling.
Dual-wavelength Fiber
SmartProbes boost test
throughput and accuracy.
ISO/IEC Level IV accuracy,
independently certified by ETL.
Truly field portable with extreme
battery life, bright and easy 6
color touch screen user interface.

WireScope Pro

Ease of Use

25 sec (1 350 MHz)

9 sec (1 MHz 1 GHz)

1 MHz 350 MHz

1 MHz 1 GHz

Supported TIA Categories

3/5/5e/6

3/5/5e/6/6A

Supported ISO Classes

C, D, E

C, D, E, EA, F

Based on the proven WireScope 350

user interface, the WireScope Pro is
extremely easy to operate and to learn.
The Autotest function makes it a single
touch of a button to perform a
complete cable characterization.
The support for USB Flash Drives not
only expands the storage capacity, but
also makes it easy to transfer test data,
user profiles and test settings, and to
install software upgrades.

Feature

WireScope 350

Autotest Measurement Time

Frequency Range

Measurement Accuracy

exceeds TIA Level III

ISO Level IV

Alien Crosstalk Measurement

not available

optional

Talkset , full-duplex

via copper cables

via copper and fiber

cables

Fiber Measurement on two

wavelengths

single wavelength
probes, require fiber
swapping

dual-wavelength
probes, no fiber
swapping

Removable Memory

128 MByte CF card

256 MByte USB drive

Rechargeable Battery

Ni-MH, 5-8 hours of

typical use

Li-Ion, 8 hours of
typical use

Dimensions (H x W x D)

228 x 114 x 66 mm
(8.9 x 4.5 x 2.6)

232 x 126 x 86.7 mm

(9.1 x 5 x 3.4)

Weight (excluding adapters)

approx. 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)

approx. 1.36 kg (3 lbs)

Future Proof Architecture

WireScope LAN cabling testers are
known to be future proof. WireScope
Pro provides investment protection as
it grows with the users needs, offering
a lower cost Category 6 product and
supporting software upgrades later as
needed.

General Specifications
Test Parameters

Connectivity

Environmental Conditions

Supported frequency range: 1 MHz

to 1 GHz

SmartProbe Interface Connector

Operating Temperature
0C to +40C

Complies with ISO/IEC 619351/Ed. 2 Level IV Accuracy

Power Supply
Removable/Rechargeable Li-Ion
batteries provide 5 to 8 hours of
continuous operation.
AC Power adapter: 100~240 V AC,
12 V/3.3 A DC, plugs directly into
the battery which can be recharged
separate from the instrument.
Memory
64 MByte internal flash memory,
15.6 MByte user accessible.
Allows to store 4,800 measurement
summaries, or 160 records with all
graphical details.
256 MByte USB Flash Drive
included. Allows to store 69,300
measurement summaries, or 2,345
records with all graphical details.

Universal Serial Bus (USB 1.1) port

Talkset interface: 3.5 mm stereo
jack

Storage Temperature
10C to +55C

Auxiliary 10/100BASE-T RJ45

interface for remote control and
display export.

Relative Humidity
10% to 80%
Operating Altitude
up to 3000 meters

Software Upgrade
Pollution Degree: 2
Semi-automated software upgrade
using USB Flash Drive or special USB
cable (included).
User Interface
56 mm x 150 mm (2.2 x 5.9)
touch-sensitive color LCD display
Dimensions
Size: 232 mm x 126 mm x 86.7 mm
(9.13 x 4.96 x 3.41)
Weight: approx. 1.36 kg
(approx. 3.0 lbs.)

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ETL Certificate Number

3103597CRT-001-002 (Cat 6A)
3103597CRT-001-003 (Class F)

N2644A Series Category 6A Universal Channel and Permanent Link SmartProbes,

[2]
Class F Channel and Permanent Link SmartProbes
Universal Channel and Permanent Link
SmartProbes enable the WireScope
Pro to certify LAN cables, permanent
links and channel adapters. Once
inserted in the module bay of the
WireScope Pro, both, SmartProbes and
instrument, are automatically set up
and ready to perform standards-based
cable certification tests.

General Specifications
Size: 79.5 mm x 60.5 mm x 44 mm
(3.1 x 2.4 x 1.7), excludes cable
Operating Temperature
0C to +40C
Storage Temperature
40C to +55C

Measurement Parameter

Range

Resolution

Accuracy

Length

0 180 m at NVP > 0.6

0 330 m at NVP > 0.6, single ended

0.5 m at NVP = 0.7

1m

Propagation Delay and Skew

0 1100 ns

1 ns

6 ns

Attenuation

60 dB

0.1 dB

[1]

Near End Crosstalk (NEXT)

90 dB

0.1 dB

[1]

Equal Level Far End Crosstalk

(ELFEXT)

90 dB

0.1 dB

[1]

Resistance [3]

5 1000 Ohm

1 Ohm

5%

Network Specifications
Cabling Standards

TIA/EIA-606-A and TIA/EIA-568-B Category 3 through 6A

ISO/IEC 11801, EN 50173 and Australia/New Zealand Classes C, D, E, EA and F
UTP, STP and SCTP cabling

Ethernet

IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, 10GBASE-T

Legacy Networks

IEEE 802.5 Token Ring and IBM Type 1

TP PMD interfaces

Supported Tests

Attenuation (Insertion Loss)

Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) in pair-to-pair and/or PowerSum format
Equal Level Far End Crosstalk (ELFEXT)
Return Loss
Loop Resistance [3]
Wiremap [3]
Cable length (dual-ended and single ended test)
Total Propagation Delay and Delay Skew between pairs

[1] If not mentioned otherwise, specifications are according to ISO Level IV definition.
[2] The term Category 7 has been widely used as a synonym of ISO/IEC Class F, yet it is not a TIA/EIA standardized term. Product labels and
documentation may contain either term. Future documents and labels will use the term Class F.
[3] Available only for DC coupled structured cabling.

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N2647MM Multimode (850 nm/1300 nm) and N2647SM Single Mode (1310 nm/1550 nm) Fiber SmartProbes
Dual-wavelength Fiber SmartProbes
allow the WireScope Pro to measure
length and propagation delay on
optical fiber links. Also, they enable
high-performance optical loss and
power measurement.

General Specifications

Laser Safety (N2647SM)

Operating Temperature
0C to +40C

Fabry-Perot Class 1 Laser Product in

accordance with IEC 60825.1 and FDA
21 CFR 1040.10
Specification

Size: 79.5 mm x 64 mm x 44 mm
(3.1 x 2.5 x 1.7)
Connectors
2 x SC (Transmitter, Receiver)

Storage Temperature
40C to +55C

N2647MM Multimode SmartProbe

N2647SM Single Mode SmartProbe

Detector Type

InGaAs

InGaAs

Calibrated Wavelengths

850 nm, 1300 nm

1310 nm, 1550 nm

Measurement Accuracy

0.25 dB at 20 dBm [1] [2]

0.25 dB at 20 dBm [1]

Power Measurement Range

0 to 42 dBm

0 to 50 dBm

Source Type

LED

Fabry-Perot Laser

Center Wavelength

850 nm, 1300 nm (nominal)

1310 nm 30 nm, 1550 nm 30 nm

Output Power

20.5 dBm (into 50/125 m fiber)

19 dBm (typical, into 62.5/125 m fiber)

6 dBm (into 9/125 m fiber)

Laser Stability

n/a

0.1 dB (1 hour, after 5 minutes warm-up)

Cabling Standards

ANSI/EIA/TIA 568A, 568.3, ISO/IEC 11801

ANSI/EIA/TIA 568A, 568.3, ISO/IEC 11801

Ethernet

10GBASE-SR, -SW, -LX4

1000BASE-SX, -LX, -LX10

10GBASE-LR, -LW, -ER, -EW, -LX4

1000BASE-LX, -LX10

Legacy Networks

100BASE-FX
10BASE-FL, -FB, Token Ring

100BASE-LX10

ATM/SONET

ATM-155 (UNI 3.1), ATM-155 SWL,

ATM-622, ATM/SONET OC-3, -OC-12

ATM-622,
ATM/SONET OC-3, OC-12, OC-48

FDDI/Fiber Channel

FDDI, Fiber Channel-SX, -LX

FDDI

Power Meter

Transmitter

Fiber Network Specifications

Propagation Delay
Accuracy (whichever is greater)

2% or 3.6 ns

Resolution

4.2 ns

Measurement Range

0 to 300 s

Fiber Length
Accuracy (whichever is greater)

2% or 0.72 m

2% or 0.72 m

Resolution

0.83 m at Refractive Index 1.4785

0.83 m at Refractive Index 1.4785

Distance Range

0 to 8 km for 1.50 dB/km at 1300 nm [3]

0 to 50 km for 1.50 dB/km at 1310 nm [4]

[1] At room temperature, 23C 3K

[2] With 50/125 m fiber
[3] Assumes double-ended configuration with 12 dB max link loss. Divide by 2 for single-ended configurations.
[4] Assumes double-ended configuration with 25 dB max link loss. Divide by 2 for single-ended configurations.

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N2648A Alien Crosstalk Test Kits Validation of Structured Cabling for 10GBASE-T Transmission
Real-time Spectral Analysis of
External Noise

SwiftAXT A Scalable
Measurement Approach
Agilents new Sweep Interleaved
Frequency-domain Technique for Alien
Crosstalk Testing (SwiftAXT) is a
revolutionary concept inspired by the
need to test Alien Crosstalk in
10GBASE-T ready network cabling. It
radically simplifies the field verification
of structured cabling for the
deployment of 10GBASE-T. It is as
straightforward as simple, modeled
after the real network where cable
bundles join and split, come from, and
end in different places, and have a
wide range of lengths.
Unique Alien Crosstalk Testing
Methodology
To measure Alien Crosstalk,
WireScope Pro and DualRemote Pro
are attached to the disturbed (victim)
cable. A pair of Alien Crosstalk
stimulators is connected to both ends
of each disturber cable. Crosstalk from
one to 32 disturber cables can be
captured simultaneously, at no
expense in measurement time. Every
stimulator pair stimulates each
frequency of interest. The coupled
Alien Crosstalk signal is received by
WireScope Pro and DualRemote Pro at
the local and at the far end of the
victim cable. Precision timing control
is the key to accurately measuring the
Alien Crosstalk in one measurement
sweep from any number of disturber
cables, in less than 5 minutes.

A Small Tool, Yet Highly Capable

The Alien Crosstalk Stimulator is a
palm-sized signal generator. It
operates in two modes: a transmitter
producing test signals, and a termination. At all times, the device can be
commanded from its counterpart at the
other end of the disturber cable. Both
devices of a connected pair indicate
their operating mode, and fault
conditions like weak or missing power
supply, or a broken connection.

In addition to Alien Crosstalk, external

noise caused by high-frequency signal
sources, has the potential to disturb
transmission networks. The WireScope Pros external noise analysis
tool measures the received noise on a
wire pair across the frequency range of
interest, and compares its spectrum
against the receiver noise limit of
141.9 dBm/Hz (IEEE 802.3an clause
55.5.4.4). It offers an effective way to
characterize cables in a live network
environment, by capturing the footprint
of network traffic in adjacent cables
and of other disturbing signals.
Providing objective information on the
nature and severity of noise being
picked up, it uncovers the hidden
sources of marginal network
performance.

Features and Benefits

Implements ISO/IEC 61935-1 Ed. 3
and IEEE 802.3an recommendations for Alien Crosstalk testing
Test results on the instrument,
without post-processing
Unparalleled speed, highly
efficient through parallel
stimulation of disturbers
Simple, straightforward procedure
avoids operator failures
Works with cable bundles from 2
to 12 and beyond
Works with complex layouts such
as split and joint bundles

Features and Benefits

Displays spectral profile of
current and maximum external
noise over 10 to 500 MHz

Tracking mode to identify the

worst disturber cable

Compares external noise to the

141.9 dBm/Hz receiver noise
limit (IEEE 802.3an clause 55.5.4.4)

Test results integrate with

ScopeData Pro II software

Characterize structured cabling in

a live environment
Uncover the hidden sources of
temporary network degradations

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Alien Crosstalk
Stimulators
Transmit Mode

disturber cable

disturber cable
disturber cable

AC Power Adapter, included:

100~240 V AC, 12 V/3.3 A DC.

Operating Temperature
+10C to +40C

General Specifications

Operating power: 1.3 W

Test port: RJ-45

Size: 140 mm x 91.4 mm x 27.9 mm

(5.5 x 3.6 x 1.1)

Storage Temperature
40C to +70C

Battery: 9 V block cell, not included.

High-performance Alkaline type
needed for 60 minutes of operation.

Weight: approx. 160 g

(approx. 5.64 oz.)

victim cable

disturber cable
Alien Crosstalk
Stimulators
Transmit Mode

disturber cable

disturber cable

SwiftAXT Alien Crosstalk Test Concept (6 around 1), near end transmitting)

Relative Humidity
95% at up to 31C temperature

N2648A Alien Crosstalk Stimulator

RF Frequency Range

1 MHz to 500 MHz

RF Output Power

1.5 dBm 2 dB

WireScope Pro and DualRemote Pro Receiver

Dynamic Range

100 dBm to 50 dBm at 1 to 500 MHz

Alien Crosstalk Measurement Uncertainty

2 dB

Alien Crosstalk Measurement Floor

< 95 dB

External Noise Measurement Range

100 dBm/MHz to 50 dBm/MHz at 10 to 500 MHz

or 160 dBm/Hz to 110 dBm/Hz at 10 to 500 MHz

External Noise Display Refresh Rate

3 sec

Applicable Test Standards

IEEE 802.3an 10GBASE-T (Clauses 55.7.3.1, 55.7.3.2)

TIA TSB 155
TIA 568-B.2-10
IEC 61935-1 Ed. 3

Supported Tests
All parameters measured from near end and far end

Power Sum Alien Near End Crosstalk (PSANEXT)

Average Power Sum Alien Near End Crosstalk (Avg PSANEXT)
Power Sum Attenuation to Alien Crosstalk Ratio Far End (PSAACRF)
Average Power Sum Attenuation to Alien Crosstalk Ratio Far End
(Avg PSAACRF)

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Alien Crosstalk
Stimulators
Terminate Mode

Simply click Alien Crosstalk Test on

the WireScope Pro and follow the
on-screen instructions:
Turn on all stimulators and set the
near end units to Transmit mode
the far end units automatically
enter the Terminate mode.
Start triggers the PSANEXT and
PSAACRF measurement.
When instructed, set the near end
stimulators to Terminate mode.
Continue completes the near end
PSAACRF and far end PSANEXT
measurement.

DualRemote Pro

WireScope Pro

The WireScope Pro and DualRemote

Pro are connected to the ends of the
victim cable. All disturber cable
ends are connected to Alien Crosstalk
stimulators. All user interactions
happen at the near end!

Alien Crosstalk
Stimulators
Terminate Mode

Alien Crosstalk Field Testing with

SwiftAXT

Ordering Information

Category 6/ Class E Test Kits

All WireScope Pro Product Kits

contain:

N2640A-100 WireScope Pro

Category 6/ Class E Certification Kit
(Copper cable only)

(1) WireScope Pro, (1) DualRemote

Pro, (2) AC Power Adapters, (2) Battery
Packs, (2) Hanging Straps, (2) Category
6A/ Class EA Universal Channel
SmartProbes, (2) Category 6A/ Class
EA Universal Permanent Link
SmartProbes, (1) Screen Cover,
(2) Dust Caps, (1) USB Cable,
(2) Headsets, (1) ScopeData Pro
Management Software, (1) WireScope
Pro Users Guide, (1) WireScope Pro
Utilities CD Kit, (1) 256 MB USB Flash
Drive, (1) Stylus with Spiral Cord
N2643A Professional Certification Kits
come in a Hard Carrying Case. The
basic test kits (N2640A, N2642A) come
in a Soft Carrying Case. N2643A and
N2642A test kits include (1) Auto
Lighter DC Power Adapter.
Category 6A/ Class EA/ Class F
Test Kits

[1]

All Category 6A/ Class EA/F Test Kits

include a software license for Category
6A/ Class EA/ Class F Cable Test, Alien
Crosstalk Test and External Noise
Measurement.
Alien Crosstalk Stimulators and
vendor specific Class F SmartProbes
must be ordered separately.
N2640A-200 WireScope Pro
Category 6A/ Class EA/F Certification
Kit (Copper cable only)
N2642A-230 WireScope Pro
Category 6A/ Class EA/F and
Multimode Fiber Certification Kit
N2642A-240 WireScope Pro
Category 6A/ Class EA/F and Single
Mode Certification Kit
N2643A-250 WireScope Pro
Category 6A/ Class EA/F Multimode
and Single Mode Professional
Certification Kit

N2642A-130 WireScope Pro

Category 6/ Class E/ Multimode Fiber
Certification Kit
N2642A-140 WireScope Pro
Category 6/ Class E/ Single Mode
Fiber Certification Kit
N2643A-150 WireScope Pro
Category 6/ Class E/ Multimode and
Single Mode Professional Certification
Kit
Recommended Alien Crosstalk
Test Kits
All N2648A Alien Crosstalk Test Kits
include (1) SwiftAXT Users Guide,
Calibration Certificates, Release Notes.

Category 6A/Class EA SmartProbes

(each set includes two units)
N2644A-100 Category 6A/ Class EA
Universal Channel SmartProbe
N2644A-101 Category 6A/ Class EA
Universal Permanent Link SmartProbe
N2644A-102 Category 6A Cross-Cable
Permanent Link SmartProbe
[1]

Class F SmartProbes
(each set includes two units)
Important Note: the N2641A-300
Class F Precision Calibration
SmartProbe is required for user
calibration prior to all Class F
measurements.
N2641A-300 Class F Precision
Calibration SmartProbe.
N2644A-104 Siemon Class F TERA
Channel SmartProbe

Important Note: WireScope Pro units

with serial numbers lower than
SG47250001 and DualRemote Pro
units with serial numbers lower than
SG47260001 require factory
calibration to enable Alien Crosstalk
testing.

N2644A-105 Siemon Class F TERA

Permanent Link SmartProbe

N2648A-100 Alien Crosstalk Test Kit

with one pair of stimulators,
includes (2) Alien Crosstalk
stimulators, (2) STP patchcords, (2) AC
Power adapters.

N2644A-110 Leoni/Kerpen EC7 Class F

Permanent Link SmartProbe

N2648A-150 Alien Crosstalk Test Kit

with 3 pairs of stimulators,
includes (6) Alien Crosstalk
stimulators, (6) STP patchcords, (2) AC
Power adapters, (2) DC Power
distribution kits for up to 6 stimulators.
N2648A-200 Alien Crosstalk Test Kit
with 6 pairs of stimulators,
includes (12) Alien Crosstalk
stimulators, (12) STP patchcords, (2)
AC Power adapters, (2) DC Power
distribution kits for up to 6 stimulators.

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N2644A-106 Nexans Class F

Permanent Link SmartProbe
N2644A-107 GG45 and ARJ45 Class F
Channel SmartProbe

Dual-Wavelength Fiber SmartProbes

N2647MM Dual-wavelength
Multimode Fiber SmartProbe with SC
interfaces. Includes 2 SC duplex patch
cords 62.5/125 m, 2 SC duplex patch
cords 50/125 m, 2 SC calibration
adaptors, and software.
N2647SM Dual-wavelength Single
Mode Fiber SmartProbe with SC
interfaces. Includes 2 SC duplex patch
cords, 2 SC calibration adaptors, and
software.
[1] The term Category 7 has been widely used
as a synonym of Class F, yet it is not a
standardized term. Product labels and
documentation may contain either term.
Future documents and labels will use the
term Class F.

Other SmartProbes
N2644A-001 Bare Wire SmartProbe
(set of 2 units)
N2644A-065 Siemon S210 A Block
SmartProbe (single unit)
N2644A-066 Siemon S210 B Block
SmartProbe (single unit)
Optional Accessories
N2643A-100 Upgrade License for
Category 6A/7/ Class EA/F Cable Test,
Alien Crosstalk Test and External
Noise Measurement
NEW! N2640A-010 Professional
Network Test Software License for
WireScope Pro (for details, refer to the
technical datasheet, p/n 5989-7957EN)
N2641A-090 Replacement Accessories
Bundle, WireScope Pro
N2641A-095 256 MB USB Flash Drive,
WireScope Pro
N2605A-132 Soft Carrying Case
N2641A-134 Hard Carrying Case,
WireScope Pro
N2641A-135 Rechargeable Battery
Pack, WireScope Pro
N2641A-097 Special USB Cable,
WireScope Pro (pack of 5 cables)
N2595A-094 Auto Lighter DC Power
Adapter
N2641A-080 Universal AC Adapter,
WireScope Pro
N2648A-001 Alien Crosstalk
stimulator, single replacement unit

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